In the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, the court ruled that __________
A) an African American could not be a citizen of the United States
B) Congress had the power to prohibit slavery in federal territories
C) the Missouri Compromise was constitutional
D) the Democratic platform was unconstitutional
E) African Americans could sue through the court system
Answer: A
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Which of the following best describes President Reagan's managerial style?
A) He trusted no one and made every decision by himself. B) He micromanaged his staff and weighed in on most decisions. C) He allowed his subordinates to make many decisions without his oversight. D) He was a "workaholic" who never took a day off.
Both Al Gore and George W. Bush __________.
a. seemed aloof b. were the sons of successful politicians c. were highly experienced d. wanted to concentrate on foreign affairs
The war and Paris peace settlement were directly responsible for __________.
A. a financial crisis in the industrial world B. famine in eastern Europe C. a smallpox outbreak in Germany D. new religious conflicts in central Europe
What allowed the recruitment of black men in the U.S. Army in the North?
A) Pacific Railroad Act B) Second Confiscation Act C) Emancipation Proclamation D) Morrill Act